Feedback is not a dirty word

Feedback is not a dirty word

23 August 2022
Veerle Seymus
Veerle Seymus
  • Scientific studies have proven the strong correlation between a leader’s ability to give & receive feedback and employee engagement ánd leadership effectiveness.

    Yet, why do so many leaders mistake honest and direct feedback by telling people and teams only what’s wrong? Why don’t we actively seek out feedback? Why the collective angst over feedback?

    Feedback should be a good thing. Feedback allows you to build a better you. Opening ourselves up to understanding how others experience us is opening up to a life of learning and growth.

    Time to up your leadership impact for you and your team!

  • Some key benefits of feedback

    1. Enhancing self-awareness: feedback helps individuals understand their strengths and weaknesses, which can lead to increased self-awareness and a better sense of self
    2. Facilitating learning and growth: feedback provides information on what an individual is doing well and areas where they can improve. This can help them learn new skills and knowledge and make progress toward their goals
    3. Improving performance: feedback can help individuals understand what they are doing right and what they need to change to achieve better results. It can also motivate them to work harder and improve their performance
    4. Building trust and relationships: giving and receiving feedback can help build trust and improve relationships between individuals, as it demonstrates a willingness to communicate and collaborate.

    Overall, feedback is a valuable tool for personal and professional development, and it is essential for individuals to seek out and use feedback to improve and grow.

    • We all need people who will give us feedback. That’s how we improve.

      Bill Gates
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